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to replace qualified medical advice. Seek approval from a physician
before attempting any change in activity, and know your limits.

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Eating
Your Way to a Better Performance
Planning to compete in an endurance event? What and when you eat
the week before your event is just as important as all of your training
when it comes to race day.

Strength
Training Exercise Matrix
“Routine” is the fast track to fitness plateaus. Though
maintaining a consistent schedule of strength training is critical
to fitness gains, varying the content of your workouts will force
your body to continually improve. This exercise matrix lists 102
unique exercises with variations totaling over 250. The exercises
are organized by body part and type of movement. See Strength
Training in the bookstore for resources on how to perform
these exercises.

The
45-Minute Total Workout
Here is an example workout that combines cardiovascular and strength
training into an intense 45-minute session. Not intended for wimps.

Pool
Exercises for Developing Water Comfort
Getting ready for SCUBA training? Already certified but want to
feel more confident in the water? These skill-building exercises
can be done in a pool with basic snorkeling equipment and a buddy.

Preventing
Foot and Calf Cramps
So many divers experience cramping that release techniques are taught
in open water and rescue classes. Following a stretching and strengthening
program can reduce the chance that cramps will strike.

Dealing
with Heavy Gear
A day of diving usually means a day of heavy lifting. Protect your
back with these guidelines for managing your gear on the surface.

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